CRJ 100 Intro to Criminal Justice assignment

Project 1 ;

CRJ 100

Final Project – Students will complete a project due on May 1, 2017. The project paper will be no less than 1500 words, not including the title page, abstract, and reference page. The first deduction of points will be for word shortage. The paper’s format will follow APA guidelines. The grading rubric is on page 12. The paper must be submitted via blackboard in the last module prior to midnight on May1, 2017. After midnight the paper must be submitted via email with a late penalty. Use at least two outside sources as well as our two textbooks. To complete this assignment:

• Select a career in criminal justice.

• Select a specific agency within your chosen career.

• Research the agency’s requirements, salary, and hiring process.

• Interview an employee or ex-employee in your chosen career field. Find out the following information:

  • The interviewee’s job description

  • The path the interviewee took to get to where he or she is

  • The requirements/qualifications

  • The hiring process

  • Any advice for someone who might want to pursue a similar career

• Find a second agency in the same career field. Compare the salary, requirements, and hiring process. Decide which agency would be the best fit for you and explain your reasons.